The painter called to meet and look at the job. Told him I would be home shortly after noon after I take a bicycle ride. Loaded the hybrid on the car and headed to Lake Manawa for a bike ride.
The thermometer in the car said 74. At the sheltered parking lot at the Nature Trail - it was almost "hot'. Topped off the air in the front tire (could not the valve to open on the rear - but it felt good enough), loaded the bag on the bike, donned my helmet & gloves and off for my ride.
With the rear tire issue and fact that i had not ridden in 1 1/2 months, I kept my ride close to the car. Rode the Lake Manawa Trail to the levee overlooking the river boat ramp. Docks are out of the rive. Could see the stain in the grass from the flooding. On over to Indian Creek.
Decided to turn back instead of making the loop around the lake Getting back near the car, took the trail to the lake. Looked like it would have been a great day to be on the lake. Back to the main trail, rode the nature trail just to add some distance to the ride, Ended up with about 6 miles.
Was very tired when i got home and stowed the bike in the garage. But, could not relax too much because still had an appointment with the painter. Long story - short, the painter never showed up. I did not have a phone number to call him. See if he shows up today. Didn't do much else except recover from my ride and read a book.
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